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Prince Andrew Spotted on Solo Stroll with His Dog at Sandringham Estate

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor made a rare public appearance yesterday, stepping out for a solo dog walk around Sandringham for the first time since his arrest.

The 66-year-old, formerly a prince, appeared alone as he strolled through the countryside near Wood Farm in Norfolk, where he’s currently residing. His walk lasted about 90 minutes.

This marks the first sighting of Andrew in nearly a month. Previously, he was spotted slumped in the back of a Range Rover, trying unsuccessfully to dodge photographers after leaving a Norfolk police station.

The ex-Duke of York was released while under investigation after spending 11 hours in police custody, facing allegations of misconduct in public office.

Earlier this week, a significant number of removal boxes marked with ‘HRH’ were delivered to his new residence, suggesting that Andrew is still holding onto his royal title.

King Charles stripped his brother of his royal title last November in the wake of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. 

The boxes were clearly marked ‘HRH office’, ‘HRH sitting room’ and even ‘HRH meeting room’, as they arrived at the five-bedroom house, suggesting Andrew continues to use the honorific behind closed door. 

The haul, transported by royal-approved removals firm Gander & White on Friday, included clothes, antiques and books – some marked fragile – as the shamed royal completes his forced relocation. 

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor yesterday broke cover for the first time since his arrest as he took a solo dog walk around Sandringham

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor yesterday broke cover for the first time since his arrest as he took a solo dog walk around Sandringham

The disgraced former prince cut a solitary figure as he roamed the countryside for 90 minutes near his Marsh Farm home in Norfolk

It is the first picture of Andrew since he was seen slumped in the rear of a Range Rover four weeks ago in a futile attempt to avoid photographers as he was driven from a Norfolk police station

It is the first picture of Andrew since he was seen slumped in the rear of a Range Rover four weeks ago in a futile attempt to avoid photographers as he was driven from a Norfolk police station

Andrew is currently holed up at Wood Farm, where he had kept out of sight since returning from a police station following his arrest on February 19. 

The move to Marsh Farm follows his eviction from Royal Lodge in Windsor by his brother, Charles, with the Norfolk bolthole hastily upgraded in recent days.

Security fencing, CCTV, broadband and Sky TV have all been installed, alongside new flooring, carpets and extensive decorating, with further work carried out on the grounds.

Gander & White, which has the slogan ‘custodians of the irreplaceable,’ specialises in transporting fine art and counts the National Portrait Gallery among its prestigious clients.

Meanwhile, The Mail on Sunday today revealed cash-strapped Sarah Ferguson was involved in talks to clone the late Queen’s beloved corgis for an extraordinary reality TV show.

Described by Hollywood producers as a ‘bold and controversial business venture’, the tasteless idea would have involved the former Duchess of York trying to make money by selling the genetically replicated corgis ‘to other dog lovers around the world’.

Pet cloning is highly contentious, with experts warning it can produce horrible abnormalities.

But it can be lucrative, with cloned dogs typically selling for up to £75,000 in the US, where the process is legal.

In May 2023, Fergie was seeking ways to leverage what little remained of her royal status, when the idea of monetising the corgis, Muick and Sandy, was floated. She was entrusted with their care following the Queen’s death eight months earlier.

After speaking to a number of TV companies in the US she met executives from Halcyon Studios in Los Angeles for a series of lunches and dinners.

Andrew is still clinging to his royal styling - with removal boxes stamped 'HRH' delivered to his new home on the Sandringham estate on Friday

Andrew is still clinging to his royal styling – with removal boxes stamped ‘HRH’ delivered to his new home on the Sandringham estate on Friday

Hundreds of boxes arrived at five-bedroom Marsh Farm in Norfolk - many clearly labelled 'HRH office'

Hundreds of boxes arrived at five-bedroom Marsh Farm in Norfolk – many clearly labelled ‘HRH office’

Among the items spotted was a copy of My Life on Mars by Colin Pillinger, detailing the ill-fated Beagle 2 mission

Among the items spotted was a copy of My Life on Mars by Colin Pillinger, detailing the ill-fated Beagle 2 mission

Marsh Farm is now surrounded by new fences and other security such as CCTV ahead of Andrew's move

Marsh Farm is now surrounded by new fences and other security such as CCTV ahead of Andrew’s move

‘She was pushing to get back into TV and make some money,’ said a source. ‘She came up with the idea of featuring the Queen’s corgis in a show. And that included the idea of breeding them. Bizarre as it sounds, the idea of cloning them was discussed.’

While it is not legal in the UK for a company to produce replica animals, other than in research settings, it is legal to send a skin sample from an animal to the US for cloning.

Ms Ferguson’s whereabouts are unknown. She went into hiding after her own close friendship with the convicted paedophile was exposed, and is now under pressure to give evidence in the US.

On Saturday night a spokesman for Ms Ferguson said: ‘Sarah Ferguson never progressed any discussions with Halcyon Studios, which were engineered by others, and withdrew from them of her own accord.

‘She listens to TV proposals all the time but that doesn’t mean she is going to go through with them. If she had briefly seemed enthusiastic, that is just who Sarah is. Sarah never had any intention of monetising the corgis.

‘She had been looking at doing a TV show about dogs for many years, long before she had the corgis and long before she was introduced to Halcyon Studios.

‘She owns other types of dogs also. Any resulting show would never have been about the corgis alone.’

Andrew and Fergie’s son-in-law is said to be standing by his wife Princess Eugenie’s amid the ensuing Epstein scandal. 

Jack Brooksbank’s ‘code of honour’ means that the loyal businessman will not ‘completely desert Andrew and Sarah’ but he has refused to ‘step into the line of fire himself’, a close source revealed to the Daily Mail.

‘His first loyalty has to be to his wife and their two young children. The whole sordid affair has already brought them a great deal of unwarranted attention and he won’t do anything to increase that,’ they added.

It comes as Eugenie and Jack’s relationship with the Royal Family has faced renewed scrutiny amid the unfolding scandal involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and ex-wife Fergie’s controversial ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Now, Jack, 39, a former barman and owner of profitable AEB Consultants Ltd, is said to be concerned about the impact the damning revelations could have on his livelihood, with fears that both he and Eugenie will become ‘tainted by association’.

‘Jack has worked very hard building his business, and it’s going well so the last thing he needs is for the Epstein scandal to taint that. He will do everything he can to keep his head below the parapet because of that,’ they revealed.

The Mail on Sunday today revealed Sarah Ferguson was seeking ways to leverage what little remained of her royal status, when the idea of monetising the Queen’s corgis was floated in May 2023 

The late Queen pictured with her beloved corgis in 1980. The Queen bequeathed two corgis to Ms Ferguson in her will

The late Queen pictured with her beloved corgis in 1980. The Queen bequeathed two corgis to Ms Ferguson in her will

Princess Eugenie's husband Jack Brooksbank is said to be standing by his wife amid the Epstein scandal – but refuses to allow Fergie to move into their home. Pictured: Jack, Eugenie and their two children, August and Ernest

Princess Eugenie’s husband Jack Brooksbank is said to be standing by his wife amid the ensuing Epstein scandal – but refuses to allow disgraced Sarah Ferguson to move into the family home. Pictured: Jack, Eugenie and their two children, August and Ernest 

Meanwhile, Eugenie, 35, and her husband are also said to be fearful that the storm clouds engulfing the former Duchess of York could see Fergie ask to move in with them – a prospect the couple would not relish.

‘Eugenie and Jack are resisting any suggestion from her mother that she should come and live with them. Because to be frank Sarah is difficult to live with and they don’t want the responsibility of looking after her at the moment.

‘That’s not to say they are not concerned about her welfare – they just don’t actually want her to be living with them, even temporarily,’ a second source declared.

Andrew faces explosive allegations that he shared sensitive information with paedophile financier Epstein during his time as special representative for international trade and investment.

Sources had claimed his daily routine since his arrest had shrunk to little more than tea and Abernethy biscuits each morning.

Until the tumultuous events of the past few weeks days, he was alleged to have been contemplating fleeing to either Bahrain or Abu Dhabi where he could still expect the warmest of welcomes and enjoy hugely lucrative financial connections.

And the Daily Mail was told exclusively by a royal source that his early morning arrest last month came following an urgent tip-off to a senior courtier that ‘Andrew was getting his passport ready for a midnight flit’ and might be about to hoof it to the Middle East on a private jet, most likely to Bahrain which does not have a formal extradition treaty with the UK.

But with bombs and missiles falling across the region daily, any lingering hopes of reinventing himself among the Arab elite appear to have gone up in multiple puffs of smoke.

The US-Israel war against Iran also looks set to affect the movements of his ex-wife and their daughters, who have all built connections in the region.

‘This is a huge blow to all of them,’ a close family friend told the Daily Mail. ‘There is no way any of them are going to go to the Gulf and Middle East region for a long time to come. It is far too dangerous for them, just as it is for everybody else.’

Rail Union Advocates for Free Public Transport Amid Ongoing Fuel Crisis to Alleviate Commuter Strain

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The main transport workers’ union in NSW has called on the state government to scrap fares on public transport as more people ditch cars due to the rising cost of petrol.
With diesel reaching above $3 a litre in some parts of the country, and unleaded not too far behind, more people are using public transport to commute to and from work.
With higher inflation and interest rates also contributing to cost-of-living pressures, the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) believes public transport fares should either be reduced significantly or temporarily removed altogether.
With diesel reaching above $3 a litre in some parts of the country, and unleaded not too far behind, more people are using public transport to commute to and from work. (Sitthixay Ditthavong)
“We could reduce to nothing for a period of time, or drop it to 50 cents, which has worked well in Queensland,” RTBU NSW branch secretary Toby Warnes said at a press conference in Sydney today.

“Encourage people to leave their cars behind, offer some financial respite, and allocate fuel where it’s most necessary.” This was the rallying cry from union leaders advocating for change.

However, Transport Minister John Graham was quick to dismiss the proposal, asserting that Sydney’s public transport fares are already reasonable. “Public transport serves as a viable option for those concerned about rising fuel costs,” he remarked, distancing himself from the union’s stance.

For adults in Sydney, the daily cap on public transport fares is set at $19.30 from Monday through Thursday, while it drops to $9.65 on Fridays, weekends, and public holidays.

Amidst international tensions, Australians are feeling the pinch at the pump. Since the onset of conflicts involving the US and Israel in Iran, the cost of unleaded petrol has surged by approximately $30 per tank, while diesel has skyrocketed by about $70 per tank.

The daily cap for adults using public transport in Sydney is $19.30 between Monday and Thursday, and $9.65 from Friday to Sunday and on public holidays.

Current estimates show Australians are paying about $30 more per tank of unleaded petrol and $70 per tank of diesel since the start of the US and Israel’s war in Iran.

An Ampol petrol station in Neutral Bay, a favourite for motorists on Sydney's Northern Beaches, has been run dry.
Some petrol stations are running dry. (Supplied)
The government says oil shipments haven’t been hugely impacted by the recent conflict in the Middle East, with federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen declaring only six of the 81 shipments of oil to Australia since the conflict began earlier this month have been cancelled.

He also quashed the idea of fuel rationing being required in parts of Australia, despite some petrol pumps running dry.

“The federal government does have powers, we are not contemplating to use any of those powers,” he said.

He conceded there would be “bumps in supply”.

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Family of Nancy Guthrie Calls for Renewed Efforts to Bring Her Home for Final Peace

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As the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie extends into its seventh week, her family is making an urgent appeal for renewed attention in their quest for answers. Missing since February 1, the family of the beloved mother of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie is tirelessly seeking any information that might lead to her safe return.

“We desperately ask this community for renewed attention to our mom’s case — please consult camera, footage, journal notes, text messages, observations, or conversations that in retrospect may hold significance,” wrote the “The Guthrie Family: Camron and Kristine, Annie and Tommaso, Savannah and Michael” in an Instagram post Saturday night.

“No detail is too small. It may be the key,” the family emphasized in a statement shared across social media platforms, including NBC’s “Today” and KVOA’s Instagram pages.

The family has highlighted crucial timelines in their search: the evening of January 31, when Nancy Guthrie was last seen; the early morning of February 1, when she was reported missing; and the late evening of January 11, which is potentially significant due to security camera footage showing a masked individual at her doorstep.

A split image showing Nancy Guthrie alone on the left and Nancy with her daughter and "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie on the right.

As the days stretch into weeks, the Guthrie family remains steadfast in their determination. “We miss our mom with every breath, and we cannot be at peace until she is home,” their heartfelt statement concluded. “We cannot grieve; we can only ache and wonder. Our focus is solely on finding her and bringing her home.”

“We miss our mom with every breath, and we cannot be in peace until she is home,” the statement concluded. “We cannot grieve; we can only ache and wonder. Our focus is solely on finding her and bringing her home.

“We want to celebrate her beautiful and courageous life, but we cannot do that until she is brought to a final place of rest,” the statement said. “Thank you for continuing to pray without ceasing.”

The family said they believe someone in the community may be holding a critical detail, even if they do not yet realize its importance. In their statement, the Guthries wrote, “Someone knows something,” and added that “No detail is too small. It may be the key.”

“We are deeply grateful for the outpouring from neighbors, friends, and the people of Tucson,” the statement, posted just before midnight ET, began. “We are all family now.”

“We continue to believe it is Tucsonans, and the greeted Southern Arizona community, that hold the key to finding resolution in this case,” the statement said. “Someone knows something. It’s possible a member of this community has information that they do not even realize is significant.”

Nancy Guthrie disappeared the night of Jan. 31 after a dinner with family and was reported missing Feb. 1 after she did not show up for church. 

Since then, investigators have released video of a suspected abductor at her doorstep and asked residents within a two-mile radius of her Catalina Foothills home to review and submit any unusual footage recorded between Jan. 1 and Feb. 2.

Investigators have also examined reports tied to a masked intruder seen on doorbell cameras and ransom demands involving cryptocurrency. TMZ reported one of the messages described itself as a “highly sophisticated” ransom demand and was forwarded to the FBI. The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department continue to investigate the suspected abduction.

A more than $1 million reward is being offered for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s recovery. Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a tip through the Pima County Sheriff’s Department or the FBI’s online tip form.

Barry Keoghan Addresses Online Harassment Following Sabrina Carpenter Breakup: “It’s Becoming a Problem,” He Reveals

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Barry Keoghan is candidly discussing the impact of persistent online criticism on both his personal life and professional journey.

The actor, known for his role in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, shared that he retreated from the public eye after parting ways with Sabrina Carpenter, attributing his withdrawal to the overwhelming negativity on social media.

“Online, there’s a significant amount of hate. It’s a barrage of insults about my appearance,” Keoghan confessed during his interview on SiriusXM’s The Morning Mash Up on Friday.

Although he attempted to distance himself from the digital world, his curiosity often drew him back.

“I tried to step away from the internet, but I’m still inherently curious and want to check how events or appearances are received,” he elaborated. “And it’s disheartening.”

The backlash didn’t just stay online — it began shaping how he navigates the real world.

“It’s becoming a problem,” Keoghan confessed. “I don’t have to hide away because I am hiding away. I don’t have to go to places because I actually don’t go to places because of these things. But when that starts leaking into your art, it becomes a problem because then you don’t even want to be on screen anymore.”

The Saltburn star also shared concerns about how the negativity could one day affect his young son, Brando, whom he shares with ex-girlfriend Alyson Sandro.

“It is disappointing for the fans, but it’s also disappointing that my little boy has to read all of this stuff when he gets older,” he stated.

Still, Keoghan made it clear that not all fan interactions have been negative — far from it.

“I’ve been blessed that I have an incredible fanbase and people are so lovely out there, you know?” he reflected. “And it’s really nice when you do Q&A’s and you talk to people and you can be there with them and answer their questions and just give them all of you.”

As he put it, “That is the good side of it.”

Professionally, Keoghan isn’t slowing down. He recently appeared in Netflix’s Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man and is set to take on the role of Ringo Starr in an upcoming biopic directed by Sam Mendes.

His personal life, however, has been under a microscope since his relationship with Carpenter ended in December 2024 after about a year of dating. At the time, a source told People the pair “decided to take a break,” noting, “They are both young and career-focused.”

The two were first linked in late 2023 and largely kept their relationship out of the spotlight, though they occasionally crossed into each other’s work — most notably when Keoghan starred in Carpenter’s “Please Please Please” music video.

Carpenter later explained her casting choice during an October 2024 appearance on CBS Sunday Morning.

“I, genuinely — like, a not-even-biased opinion — I was like, ‘Who’s the greatest actor that I can find for this music video?’” she recalled. “And he was next to me in a chair. And he was so excited about it!”

Keoghan returned the praise soon after, calling her “such a strong, independent lady who is massively talented and pretty special” during a podcast appearance.

Now, as the noise online continues, Keoghan’s message is simple — and increasingly relatable: logging off might not fix everything, but sometimes it’s the only way to cope.

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Warwick Davis Expresses Concerns Over Retaining His OBE During Prestigious Ceremony

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On March 12, 2026, Warwick Davis shared an amusing anecdote about his recent encounter with Prince William at Windsor Castle. The 56-year-old actor, renowned for his contributions to drama and charity, was there to be honored as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).

During the ceremony, Prince William expressed surprise upon learning that Davis had not previously received this prestigious recognition. “The Prince of Wales said to me today, ‘Have you got one of these already?’” Davis recounted in an interview featured on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ Instagram account.

Warwick Davis has revealed his conversation with Prince William

Warwick Davis has revealed his conversation with Prince William

In light-hearted spirits, Davis responded, “No, no,” jesting that he feared if he had confirmed possession of an OBE, he might not receive the current one. The moment highlighted both the actor’s humility and the genuine regard from the Prince, underscoring Davis’s impact in his field over the years.

In an interview shared on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ Instagram account, he said: “The Prince of Wales said to me today, ‘Have you got one of these already?’

“I said, ‘No, no.’ I was worried if I said yes, ‘Well you’re not having this one.’ “

The Harry Potter and Star Wars legend was joined by daughter Annabelle, 28, and 23-year-old son Harrison for the special occasion.

Despite learning to be “a lot louder [and] a lot funnier” than his friends to make sure he wasn’t “forgotten about in the playground”, Warwick didn’t have an interest in acting until his grandmother gave him the spark.

He recalled: “At 11, I was a massive fan of Star Wars and she heard an announcement from Lucasfilm who were looking for short people to be in the new movie.

“That was my journey into that galaxy far, far away.”

In 2012, Warwick and his late wife Samantha – who died in 2024 from a cardiac arrest following complications from surgery – founded the Little People UK charity, which helps people with dwarfism by providing advice and support.

He said: “Someone with dwarfism is the exact same as everyone else except they’re in a smaller body. They have the same dreams, same goals, same desire for love and happiness.”

Warwick and his children were also joined by a mystery woman at the palace, having referenced an unnamed woman last year who has helped him “love again”.

While accepting his BAFTA Fellowship prize in 2025, he said: “Special mention should go to Sponge, you know who you are.

“Thank you for showing me that life can still have meaning and for helping me to laugh and to love again.”

Warwick is yet to offer any more details about her, and had a coy reply with asked on The Jonathan Ross Show.

He quipped: “I can reveal, sticking with the Harry Potter theme, Sponge is indeed She-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named.”

Warwick will be reprising his role as charms professor Filius Flitwick in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter revival.

In September, he said: “When I first stepped into Professor Flitwick’s robes all those years ago, I could never have imagined the journey this character — and the wizarding world — would take me on.

“Thank you to all the fans who have kept the magic alive — I can’t wait to see you back in the classroom. Here’s to further adventures at Hogwarts.”


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Ex-World Boxing Champion Erik ‘El Terrible’ Morales Faces Sexual Assault Allegations


In San Diego, a significant development unfolded on Thursday as a closed-door hearing was held concerning Érik “El Terrible” Morales, a former world champion and resident of Tijuana. Morales, who has the distinction of being the first Mexican-born boxer to clinch world titles across four different weight classes, is facing serious allegations of sexual assault.

Morales’ boxing career spanned nearly two decades, from 1993 until his retirement in 2012. During this time, he achieved remarkable feats, securing championships ranging from the super bantamweight to the light welterweight categories, solidifying his legacy in the sport.

The allegations against Morales are being brought forth by a former municipal employee, who claims the assault took place during his tenure as Secretary of Welfare for the city of Tijuana in 2025. This case, now progressing through the legal system, has captured public attention, especially following its three previous postponements.

A former municipal employee is accusing Morales of assaulting her, which allegedly occurred while he served as Secretary of Welfare for the city of Tijuana in 2025.

The formal complaint was filed with the State Attorney General’s Office in July of last year, Morales was subsequently removed from his post.

The woman’s attorney is said to have requested the private hearing to protect his client’s privacy.

Morales did not address the media afterwards. When the allegations first surfaced, he denied all accusations.

Illinois Legislators Introduce Fresh Regulations for Kratom Use


In Champaign, Illinois, a legislative proposal is gaining traction that could see statewide regulations imposed on kratom products. This initiative mirrors actions already taken by Monticello, a city in Central Illinois, which instituted a ban on the sale of kratom products last year. Advocates of Monticello’s decision are now expressing their support for this broader regulatory measure.

Piatt County Board member Michael Beem emphasized the necessity of regulation, likening the current situation to a “Wild West” scenario. “At the moment, there is no regulation for kratom, whether synthetic or natural,” Beem stated. “Any substance has the potential to be synthesized into something more dangerous, and it’s crucial that we have protective measures in place to prevent this.”

Scandal Uncovered: Mike Lawler’s $150k Campaign Spending Spree on Luxury Hotels and Gourmet Dining

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Financial disclosures have revealed that New York Congressman Mike Lawler’s campaign account has been used to fund over $150,000 worth of expenses on luxury items such as limousines, private boat charters, five-star hotels, upscale restaurants, and high-end resorts.

This extravagant spending, combined with his favorable ties to a lobbying group for luxury vehicle rentals, has earned him the nickname “Limousine Lawler” among his critics.

According to records from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the Republican representative, now in his second term, has used campaign funds for a $3,400 dinner at a sushi restaurant popular with celebrities, $7,355 on private boat charters at a resort in upstate New York, a $1,300 meeting at the Venetian in Las Vegas, a $700 stay at a beachfront Ritz-Carlton in Florida, and $560 at a boutique in Beverly Hills.

Additionally, his campaign has spent tens of thousands on events hosted at the Ryder Cup golf tournament and various elite country clubs.

Lawler, representing the Hudson Valley area, was celebrated with a special fundraiser by a national limousine lobby group last year. Furthermore, executives from luxury car rental companies have contributed over $20,000 to his campaign.

His political fund, Lawler for Congress Inc., spent $10,959.26 on limousine companies in 2024 and 2025.

‘This sounds like a person who tends to treat himself royally off the dime of his donors,’ said Craig Holman, a lobbyist for campaign finance reform organization Public Citizen, adding that failing to spend money wisely would be an ‘abuse’ of donors’ trust.

‘It’s not necessarily a good look,’ added Michael Beckel, an expert on money in politics at bipartisan group Issue One, which advocates for campaign finance reform.

Federal filings show New York Congressman Mike Lawler spent more than $150,000 in campaign funds on luxury perks including limousines, high-end hotels and private boat charters from 2022 to 2025

Federal filings show New York Congressman Mike Lawler spent more than $150,000 in campaign funds on luxury perks including limousines, high-end hotels and private boat charters from 2022 to 2025

Lawler's campaign has spent nearly $50,000 at the Sagamore, a sprawling, colonial-style estate on an island in Lake George, rated the number three hotel in New York

Lawler’s campaign has spent nearly $50,000 at the Sagamore, a sprawling, colonial-style estate on an island in Lake George, rated the number three hotel in New York

The National Limousine Association hosted a fundraiser for Lawler in Washington, DC last year, encouraging members of the luxury transport industry to support his campaign

The National Limousine Association hosted a fundraiser for Lawler in Washington, DC last year, encouraging members of the luxury transport industry to support his campaign

‘Being able to have lavish meals, luxury hotels, and trips paid for on someone else’s dime, might raise a lot of eyebrows and a lot of concerns with donors and with constituents.’ 

Lawler’s spokesman defended the expenditure, saying he is a top fundraiser and that all expenses were legitimate.

A Daily Mail analysis of his campaign spending since 2022 shows the donors also footed the bill for $69,348.24 of luxury hotel stays; $34,511.76 at high-end restaurants – including $14,714.65 on steakhouses alone – and $29,934.75 on events at country clubs and golf tournaments.

In total, the luxury expenses came to $152,109.01 from 2022 to 2025.

Columbia Law School Professor Richard Briffault, an expert on campaign finance legislation, told the Daily Mail that politicians’ campaign funds can make whatever luxury expenditures they want under FEC rules, as long as it is not for purely personal use.

But Briffault added: ‘If I were a donor, I might wonder to what extent my money is being used to support his re-election, or to support him personally, for his comfort.’

Lawler’s campaign spent $11,329.61 at The Breakers, a five star hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, where rooms routinely run at over $1,000 per night. 

Across 13 payments since 2023, Lawler’s campaign spent $49,742.97 at the Sagamore, a sprawling, colonial-style estate on an island in Lake George, rated the number three hotel in New York.

His campaign also spent thousands on private boat charters on Lake George.

2023 campaign filings show Lawler's political fund paid for multiple stays at high-end hotels including the Ritz-Carlton in Biscayne, Florida

2023 campaign filings show Lawler’s political fund paid for multiple stays at high-end hotels including the Ritz-Carlton in Biscayne, Florida 

The  $711.44 spent at the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne, near Miami, Florida was simply marked as 'lodging' in a 2023 receipt obtained by the Daily Mail

The  $711.44 spent at the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne, near Miami, Florida was simply marked as ‘lodging’ in a 2023 receipt obtained by the Daily Mail 

His campaign spent $11,329.61 at The Breakers, a five star hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, where rooms routinely run at over $1,000 per night

His campaign spent $11,329.61 at The Breakers, a five star hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, where rooms routinely run at over $1,000 per night

Records for 2025 show Lawler's campaign shelled out a $2,085.28 payment to an El Segundo, California firm called VIP Car Service on August 5 last year, described simply as 'taxi' in his campaign filings

Records for 2025 show Lawler’s campaign shelled out a $2,085.28 payment to an El Segundo, California firm called VIP Car Service on August 5 last year, described simply as ‘taxi’ in his campaign filings

In total, spent Lawler for Congress $10,959.26 on limousine companies in 2024 and 2025, according to records (stock image)

In total, spent Lawler for Congress $10,959.26 on limousine companies in 2024 and 2025, according to records (stock image) 

Critics have given the Hudson Valley Republican the nickname after records showed thousands spent on limousine companies and luxury transport

Critics have given the Hudson Valley Republican the nickname after records showed thousands spent on limousine companies and luxury transport

 

ADK Excursions received $6,420 from the campaign, in three payments of $2,140 on July 30, 2024, July 1, 2025, and July 30, 2025.

Its boats boast ‘interior lounges’ and an ‘inside parlor’, and accommodate up to 25 people.

Lake George Boat Charter, which advertises its ‘fleet of luxury boats’, also received $935 in two equal payments from the campaign in July 2025.

A source close to Lawler’s campaign said the expenses were for an annual event for donors at the top resort.

Other hotel receipts included $711.44 for ‘lodging’ at the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne, Florida on February 21, 2023; $1,846.70 at the Four Seasons Nashville the following month; $615.65 stay at the Wynn Las Vegas in August 2024, and multiple stays at the Venetian Palazzo – one last November costing $1,307.84, labeled as a ‘meeting’ expense in his FEC filings.

L’Ermitage in Beverly Hills, California, which boasts a AAA Five Diamond Prestige rating and Two Michelin Keys, was paid $566.70 for a stay on May 9 last year.

‘It can be frustrating at times in some of these campaign finance reports,’ Beckel said. ‘You have to take the politician’s word at how this money is being spent.

‘Is it true that it was a donor meeting? If it was two people on a speedboat on a lake, would the meeting have happened had one of them not been a politician running for reelection?’

Lawler’s strategist, Chris Russell, told the Daily Mail that besides one dinner for staff, all expenses were ‘related to either political travel or fundraising’.

‘That some of those events were held at nice restaurants or hotels should surprise absolutely nobody,’ Russell said, adding that Lawler ‘received thousands of small dollar, grassroots donations from supporters across the country’. 

‘Any so-called campaign finance expert, or candidate in either party, who tries to claim that you can be a successful fundraiser on the national level by solely serving Chik-fil-A at a Motel 6 are full of s*** and they know it.’ 

His campaign spent $1,394.25 at celebrity favorite Nobu DC on December 8 and came back for seconds eight days later with another $3,439.15 bill, records show

His campaign spent $1,394.25 at celebrity favorite Nobu DC on December 8 and came back for seconds eight days later with another $3,439.15 bill, records show 

Donors also footed the bill for nearly $30,000 in events at elite country clubs and golf tournaments including the Ryder Cup in 2025

Donors also footed the bill for nearly $30,000 in events at elite country clubs and golf tournaments including the Ryder Cup in 2025

Lawler’s campaign spent a total $12.8 million since 2022, and raised $87.9 million over the same period, making him one of the top fundraisers in Congress.

Russell also pointed out that Democrats including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries had similar expenses at luxury hotels, ritzy restaurants and for limousine companies.

Democrats have also caused controversy with their fundraising. 

During the October 2025 government shutdown when federal workers were missing paychecks, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was widely criticized for holding a donor retreat with dinner and vineyard tour in Napa Valley, California. 

In December 2019, Pete Buttigieg also held a Napa fundraiser at Hall Rutherford wine caves, featuring a 1,500 Swarovski crystal-studded chandelier and bottles of wine costing $350 – though the venue told the LA Times that they did not serve the most expensive wine at the event.

Country clubs with golf courses featured heavily in Lawler’s event expenses.

His campaign spent $10,389.22 at the Apawamis Club in Rye, New York; $3,944.94 at Rockland Country Club; $17,602.66 at the Paramount Country Club in New City, NY; $517.22 at the 2025 Ryder Cup and $6,951.99 to the company that runs it, PGA Tournament Corporation. 

As well as elite clubs and hotels, the congressman’s campaign expenses are littered with ritzy restaurants, celebrity-frequented spots and eateries by renowned chefs.

Celeb favorite Nobu DC received $1,394.25 from his campaign on December 8 last year – and came back for seconds eight days later with another $3,439.15 bill.

On March 17, 2025 Lawler for Congress spent $670.56 at famous chef Daniel Boulud’s luxury Palm Beach outpost Cafe Boulud.

His campaign spent $10,883.12 at upscale DC Italian La Colina; $9,868.52 across four occasions at Spilled Milk in Gaithersburg, Maryland; $14,293.15 at Republican haunt the Capital Grille, a ‘staff dinner’ at Airmont, New York’s RSVP Steakhouse and $9,150.79 at other steakhouses.

‘Politicians are able to enjoy a lot of these perks and lavish meals and trips on someone else’s dime, and that’s a luxury that most Americans don’t have,’ said Beckel.

‘But if I’m a donor, I want the politician that I’m supporting with a campaign contribution to be a good steward of the funds that I am giving them.’

Family man Lawler has been known to rail against a 'bloated federal budget' and has complained of a failure of the government to 'live within its means'

Family man Lawler has been known to rail against a ‘bloated federal budget’ and has complained of a failure of the government to ‘live within its means’

Lawler also appears to enjoy riding in style, with thousands shelled out by his campaign in single payments to limousine companies across the country – earning him the nickname ‘Limousine Lawler’ among his opponents.

Spending included a $2,085.28 payment to an El Segundo, California firm called VIP Car Service on August 5 last year, described simply as ‘taxi’ in his campaign filings.

There was also a single $1,390 charge described as ‘taxi to event’, which FEC records say was paid to Houston, Texas firm Emerald Limousines on May 29, 2024.

A source close to Lawler’s campaign said that charge was for replacement travel when his flight to a campaign event was canceled.

The company’s website says its most expensive car is a Lincoln stretch limo, which can be hired for $120 per hour.

The National Limousine Association (NLA) held a ’roundtable’ on April 28 last year in Washington, DC to raise funds for Lawler’s campaign.

A flyer for the event posted on the lobby group’s LinkedIn page said the ‘suggested contribution’ was $500 to attend, with a legal maximum of $3,500 per person.

‘Help us support someone who supports our industry,’ the post said. ‘Join the conversation with Mike Lawler.’

It is unclear how much the event raised, but Lawler’s campaign filings say it received $96,125.18 in total donations that day, and a further $8,867.29 the next day from individuals the Daily Mail identified as limousine company executives.

Katarina Flicker, a spokesperson for Democrat fund the House Majority PAC, was critical of Lawler’s expenses. 

‘For a politician who claims to care about affordability and the cost of living crisis, Limousine Lawler doesn’t seem to be losing any sleep over running up tabs at luxury hotels and rolling around in chauffeured cars on his donors’ dime—living a lifestyle his struggling constituents could never afford,’ Flicker told the Daily Mail. 

Trump Promises Larger Tax Refunds, Yet Americans May Direct Them Toward Rising Gas Prices


WASHINGTON – As the year began, there were high hopes for a boost in the U.S. economy, driven by significant increases in tax refunds due to tax cut measures implemented under President Donald Trump. However, a surge in gasoline prices threatens to offset these anticipated gains, leaving many Americans with less disposable income.

In a December address aimed at easing public concerns over economic issues and persistent high costs, President Trump declared, “Next spring is projected to be the largest tax refund season of all time.” The optimistic forecast was set to reassure voters about the financial outlook.

However, the onset of conflict with Iran on February 28 has dramatically altered this landscape. Since the conflict began, oil and gas prices have escalated sharply. As of Sunday, the nationwide average for gasoline had climbed to $3.94 per gallon, marking an increase of over a dollar in just a month.

Even if the conflict concludes swiftly, gas prices are expected to remain high for a while. Disruptions in shipping and production will need time to stabilize, potentially hampering economic growth this spring and throughout the year. Increased spending at the pump leaves less room in consumers’ budgets for dining out, buying new clothes, or enjoying entertainment.

Lower and middle-income families might bear the brunt of this economic strain. These households typically receive smaller tax refunds and spend a larger share of their income on fuel, making them particularly vulnerable to rising gas prices.

“The energy shock is to going to hit those who have the least cushion,” said Alex Jacquez, chief of policy at the left-leaning Groundwork Collaborative and a former economist in the Biden White House. “And it doesn’t look like those tax refunds are going to be here to save them.”

Neale Mahoney, director of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, calculates that gas prices could peak in May at $4.36 a gallon, based on oil price forecasts by Goldman Sachs, followed by slow declines for the rest of the year. The notion that gas prices decline much more slowly than they rise is so ingrained among economists that they refer to it as the “rocket and feathers” phenomenon.

In that scenario, the average household would pay $740 more in gas this year, nearly equal to the $748 increase in refunds that the Tax Foundation has estimated the average household will receive.

Through March 6, refunds have risen by much less than that, according to IRS data: They have averaged $3,676, up $352 from $3,324 in 2025. Still, average refunds could rise as more complex returns are filed.

Other estimates show similar impacts. Economists at Oxford Economics, a consulting firm, estimate that if gas prices average $3.70 a gallon all year, it will cost consumers about $70 billion — more than the $60 billion in increased tax refunds.

The gas price spike comes with many consumers already in a precarious position, particularly compared to 2022, when gas prices also soared because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. At that time, many households still had fattened bank accounts from pandemic-era stimulus payments and companies were hiring rapidly and sharply lifting pay to attract workers.

Now, hiring is nearly at a standstill and Americans’ saving rate has steadily fallen in the past few years as many households borrow more to sustain their spending.

“When you start looking across the perspective from a consumer side, you’re seeing people who have maxed out their credit cards, are using ‘buy now, pay later’ to purchase their groceries,” said Julie Margetta Morgan, president of The Century Foundation, a think tank. “They’re making it work for now, but that can fall apart quite quickly.”

The impact will likely worsen the “K-shaped” narrativ e around the U.S. economy, analysts said, in which higher income households have fared better than lower-income households. The bottom 10% of earners spend nearly 4% of their incomes on gasoline, Pantheon Macroeconomics estimates, while the top 10% spend just 1.5%.

For now, most analysts still expect the U.S. economy to expand this year, even if more slowly, given the gas price shock. Higher gas prices will likely worsen inflation in the short run, but over time weaker spending will also slow growth.

American consumers and businesses have repeatedly shaken off shocks since the pandemic — soaring inflation, rising interest rates, tariffs — and continued to spend, defying concerns that the economy would tip into recession. Many economists note that the proportion of their incomes that Americans spend on gas and other energy has fallen significantly compared with a decade ago.

Data from the Bank of America Institute, released Friday, showed that spending on gas on the bank’s credit and debit cards shot 14.4% higher in the week ended March 14 compared with a year ago. Before the war, such spending was running 5% below the previous year, a benefit to consumers.

Spending on discretionary items — restaurant meals, electronics, and travel — is still growing, the institute said, evidence of consumer resilience. But there is little sign it is accelerating, as many economists had hoped.

“The longer these gasoline prices persist, the more that will gradually sap consumer discretionary spending,” said David Tinsley, senior economist at the institute.

Other analysts expect growth will slow because of the war. Bernard Yaros and Michael Pearce, economists at Oxford Economics, forecast that the U.S. economy will grow just 1.9% this year, down from an earlier estimate of 2.5%.

“We had anticipated a lift in spending from a bumper tax refund season,” they wrote, “but the rise in gasoline prices, if sustained, would more than offset that boost.”

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Sydney Car Chase Culminates in Two-Hour Standoff, Suspect Arrested

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A man has been charged after allegedly leading police on a pursuit through Sydney’s west that ended in a two-hour siege at an apartment block.
The chase began just after 3am when police tried to stop a Toyota Camry on Aurora Drive in Tregear.

Authorities initiated a pursuit on Luxford Road after a vehicle was caught on video allegedly speeding. The chase led them to an apartment complex on Halinda Street in Whalan.

Police were forced to wait until 5am to arrest the alleged driver of the car.
Police were forced to wait until 5am to arrest the alleged driver of the car. (Nine)

According to police reports, 38-year-old Shaun Baxter exited the vehicle and entered the building, leaving a passenger in the car.

The passenger was detained by officers but was promptly released following a brief conversation.

Police established a perimeter surrounding the apartment complex, maintaining a watchful presence as they awaited Baxter’s emergence.

Residents were advised to remain indoors for their safety during the ongoing situation.

“[A] swarm of cops followed after, [the] canine unit and more cops came up, got a scent of him, took off down the driveway,” witness Declan Boulson said.

The 38-year-old man will appear in court today.
The 38-year-old man will appear in court today. (Nine)

When Baxter emerged at 5am, he was arrested and charged with multiple offences.

That includes not stopping leading to a police pursuit, driving recklessly, dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception, and breaching a domestic violence apprehended violence order.

He appeared in court today, where he was refused bail.

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